The Best Mascaras for Thinning Lashes That Actually Work

Dealing with thinning lashes? The right mascara can make all the difference, adding volume, length and definition without the need for falsies. Whether you’re looking for a nourishing formula, a tubing mascara that won’t budge, or a volumizing pick that delivers instant drama, these top mascaras for thinning lashes cater to delicate fringe so you can achieve fuller, healthier-looking lashes with every swipe.

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Haus Labs B Structural Volumizing + Lengthening Mascara ($29)

This Lady Gaga–approved mascara delivers on its claims, creating 5x fanned-out lashes without any clumps. The result: fuller, longer, younger-looking fringe in seconds.

• BUY ON HAUS LABS – $29
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $29

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Iris & Romeo Lash Up Peptide Thickening Mascara ($29)

Infused with a pentapeptide lash serum to help thicken thinning lashes over time, this clean three-in-one mascara does the most when it comes to volumizing and lengthening lashes.

• BUY ON IRIS & ROMEO – $29
• BUY ON CREDO – $29

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Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara ($22)

Lightweight, volumizing and never too wet or clumpy, this mascara delivers fluffy, supermodel-status lashes with every use.

• BUY NOW – $22

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Jones Road The Mascara ($28)

Ultra pigmented and perfect for lighter lashes, this volumizing and defining mascara—it’s clean and cruelty free—is the finishing touch to any look.

• BUY NOW – $28

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tarte Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara ($27)

Length, volume, lift—this best-selling mascara delivers it all. One look at the before-and-after photos and you’ll be adding to your cart.

• BUY ON TARTE – $27
• BUY ON ULTA – $27

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Live Tinted Legacy Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara ($26)

Look no further for instant and lasting lash-thickening results. Users saw a 171-percent increase in instant lash volume and a 113-percent increase in natural lash volume over time when using this mascara consistently.

• BUY NOW – $26

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Caliray Come Hell or High Water Tubing Mascara ($24)

Not only is this tubing mascara super easy to remove (gently massage with warm water), it conditions lashes with 2 percent argan oil and delivers serious volume, length and curl to every lash with zero smudges in sight.

• BUY NOW – $24

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PATRICK TA Major Volume Mascara ($29)

Perfect for even the thinnest lashes, this mascara features a unique double-cut brush that finely combs every lash for maximum volume.

• BUY NOW – $29

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Polite Society Greatest Lashes of All Time Volumizing, Lengthening, Lifting & Curling Mascara ($27)

Vitamin B5 and olive wax nourish lashes while the clump-free formula adds serious volume and drama to thinning fringe. Pro tip: Give the formula some time to dry down between coats for even more oomph.

• BUY NOW – $27

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Saie Mascara 101 ($26)

Every swipe of this clean mascara adds length, builds volume and defines lashes for the ultimate transformation without any clumps or smudging.

• BUY NOW – $26

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara ($34)

For lengthened lashes and root-to-tip volume, look no further than this Victoria Beckham–approved mascara she calls “Miami proof,” meaning it won’t smudge in the heat or during long nights.

• BUY NOW – $34

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Grande Cosmetics GrandeMASCARA Conditioning Peptide Mascara ($25)

Ideal for thinning lashes, this mascara delivers length and volume while conditioning lashes with a blend of peptides, panthenols and natural waxes to usher in healthier-looking, longer lashes over time.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $25
• BUY ON AMAZON – $25

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Ami Colé Lash-Amplifying Mascara ($19)

Formulated with 87 percent naturally derived ingredients, this nourishing mascara cares for lashes while adding volume and definition.

• BUY ON AMI COLÉ – $19
• BUY ON AMAZON – $19

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Makeup by Mario Master Mascara ($28)

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic’s debut mascara was worth the wait. It coats every lash with a lengthening, thickening formula that never looks clumpy or dry, just fanned-out and fabulous.

• BUY NOW – $28